§ Andrew F. BennettMr. asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress the Waste Management Advisory Council has made on its deliberation on the public benefits of returnable containers;
286Wand when he proposes to take steps to introduce mandatory deposits on all containers of edible liquids to encourage their return.
§ Mr. MarksThe working party which is examining the environmental and economic implications of different container systems expects to report early next year. I hope that this study will provide the basis for a decision on whether restrictions on non-returnable containers are needed.